My life's work is dedicated to helping people have healthier, more fulfilling relationships, so it's no surprise to me when a few common relationship problems arise in my clients. What is surprising ...

I sometimes think that much of what I look for in a relationship ― and how I show up for my partners ― is shaped by my experience as an eldest daughter. Like many oldest daughters, I grew up carrying ...

Relationships can be wonderful—and challenging. We all feel uncertainty or dissatisfaction in our relationships from time to time. Some of the toughest conversations we have are with those we love the ...

Relationships can bring profound joy, comfort and meaning to our lives. Yet many people find themselves in partnerships that gradually deteriorate into sources of stress, anxiety and emotional damage ...

If you’ve been lucky enough to find your partner in life, you probably have an entire list of things you love to do together — activities that enrich your relationship, solidify your bond, and keep ...

The perfect relationship is founded on trust, respect, communication, and emotional intimacy. Even the healthiest relationships can fail, however, if partners fall into some common pitfalls—often ...

Every relationship operates on a complex foundation of expectations – the unwritten rules and assumptions about how partners should behave, what they should prioritize, and how they should express ...

Low sexual desire or low interest in sex is one of the most common relationship problems reported to physicians and couple’s therapists alike. Physical problems notwithstanding, there are several ...

Sexual infidelity is one of the most widely condemned relationship transgressions and is often reported as a reason behind relationship breakups. Yet, it is a common phenomenon with over 17 percent of ...